Bok duo’s return to ease Sharks’ injury pain

Centre Andre Esterhuizen has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a knee injury, but the Sharks are set to welcome back two fit-again Springboks.

Year-end No 1 ranking becomes Bok property

The Springboks will end the year at No 1 for the sixth time since the World Rugby rankings were introduced in 2003, and the fifth time in the past six years.

Sacha just required to rest for now

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s latest injury is not expected to sideline him for the long term.

State of the URC: Stormers smiling after festive revival

The DHL Stormers have put themselves right back into contention for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs, while the other three South African sides are also well positioned.

Plum yet to deal with Siya issue

Sharks coach John Plumtree says he was surprised by reports that Siya Kolisi wants to return to Cape Town to be closer to his kids.

Van Graan’s Bath humiliate Saracens

Coach Johann van Graan’s Bath inflicted a record defeat on Saracens in the English Premiership on Saturday.

Plum: Boks in danger of missing World Cup

Sharks coach John Plumtree says some of the Boks may not make it to the 2027 World Cup due to the “12-month rugby season”.

Kolisi bolsters Sharks for Cape clash

Captain Siya Kolisi is one of three Sharks forwards passed fit for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match in Cape Town.

Watch: ‘It’s bulls**t!’ – Hansen blasts URC officials

Winger Mack Hansen didn’t hold back in his criticism of the referee and TMO after Connacht’s 20-12 defeat to Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.

Plumtree praises experienced Ox

Sharks coach John Plumtree hailed the calming influence of Springbok prop Ox Nche after his team’s gutsy victory against the Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park on Saturday.